- Health education and information from Deaconess doctors and experts
- Medical screenings and risk assessments
- Community and local resources, such as events and support groups

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A stroke is an emergency. It is caused by an interruption or change in the brain’s blood supply, and can result in severe disability and even death. Knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke and getting to the hospital quickly can make a significant difference in how stroke patients recover. Stroke education—from prevention, to identification and treatment—is important for everyone. Strokes may be treated by a variety of medical professionals, including emergency room physicians, neurologists, neurosurgeons and other stroke and rehabilitation experts.

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Stroke is the leading cause of long-term adult disability and the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Because of these serious statistics, I want everyone to know more about stroke risk factors, stroke signs and symptoms, and the importance of immediate treatment if a stroke is suspected.

We want every person I meet to know three things about stroke: What causes them, how to prevent them, and how to recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke. Stroke is serious. It’s the leading cause of long-term adult disability in the US, and it’s one of the leading causes of death.

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